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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 26, 20242 min read
A Surprise Blessing: Finding My Place in a Blended Family Wedding
The other weekend, my stepson—though I prefer to call him by his first name—married my new daughter-in-law. The title of "stepmother" is...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 21, 20242 min read
The Power of Slowing Down
In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 7, 20242 min read
The Courage to Soar: A Letter to My Daughters
To my daughters, I see you. I see how you tackle challenges and struggles. At times, you persist, showing an inner determination. At...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 31, 20242 min read
Sunshine or Storm: A Perspective Shift
Last month, my husband and I took a quick trip to Arizona in search of sunshine and warmer weather. It's become somewhat of a tradition...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 24, 20242 min read
Lessons Learned: Reading the Bible in 90 Days
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. One dark night in the church basement during a Bible study, I was pregnant with...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Spilled Coffee: Finding God's Grace in Life's Messiness
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Each week, I set aside time to pull my thoughts together for this blog, a...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 11, 20243 min read
Trusting in God's Work: A Parent's Journey through Anxiety
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember lying on a cot in the principal’s office. She asked if I was ready to...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Speeding through Life's Lessons
My senior year of high school, our football team had just faced a tough loss in postseason play. Driving my friends back from the game in...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 11, 20242 min read
God Goes Before You
During my college journey, I decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota as a sophomore. Coincidentally, two girls from my...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 7, 20242 min read
A Day in My Life: Finding Purpose and Seeking God’s Guidance in the Chaos
In the middle of my jam-packed day off, it all begins at 5:00 AM. I grab my Bible, gulp down some much-needed coffee, and dive into a...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 31, 20232 min read
New Year, New Beginnings: A Life Cleaning Reflection
Cleaning my house recently led to a surprising and disturbing discovery as I moved the couch—revealing a collection of food, dirt, and...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 24, 20231 min read
Anticipation and Humility: Reflecting on the True Meaning of Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation. In my childhood, I'd incessantly plead with my mom to open a gift during the day, often with...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Journey to Bethlehem: Endurance, Faith, and the Gift of Immanuel
When I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...
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